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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.03 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.03 and 82.35 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.03 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.03 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.03 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 11,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,119.72/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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