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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.19, 135.45 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.19, 135.45 and 69.12 is: 95.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.19 : 135.45 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.19/135.45 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.19x = 135.45 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.19x = 9,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,362.30/98.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.35

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