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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.19, 135.38 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.19, 135.38 and 70.55 is: 97.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.19 : 135.38 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.19/135.38 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.19x = 135.38 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.19x = 9,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550.38/98.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.26

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