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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.14, 135.54 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.14, 135.54 and 83.26 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.14 : 135.54 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.14/135.54 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.14x = 135.54 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.14x = 11,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,285.06/98.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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