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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.43 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.43 and 68.65 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.43 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.43 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.43 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 9,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,297.01/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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