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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.18, 135.47 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.18, 135.47 and 73.57 is: 101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.18 : 135.47 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.18/135.47 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.18x = 135.47 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.18x = 9,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,966.37/98.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.51

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