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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.28 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.28 and 73.54 is: 101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.28 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.28 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.28 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 9,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948.49/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.35

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