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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.48 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.48 and 67.08 is: 92.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.48 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.48 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.48 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 9,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088.00/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.58

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