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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.18, 135.47 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.18, 135.47 and 54.51 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.18 : 135.47 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.18/135.47 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.18x = 135.47 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.18x = 7,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384.47/98.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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