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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.17, 135.40 and 71.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.17, 135.40 and 71.93 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.17 : 135.40 = 71.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.17/135.40 = 71.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.17x = 135.40 × 71.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.17x = 9,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739.03/98.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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