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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.18, 135.36 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.18, 135.36 and 70.50 is: 97.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.18 : 135.36 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.18/135.36 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.18x = 135.36 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.18x = 9,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,542.88/98.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.20

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