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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.72 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.72 and 72.24 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.72 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.72 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.72 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 9,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,804.41/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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