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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.19, 135.59 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.19, 135.59 and 84.51 is: 116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.19 : 135.59 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.19/135.59 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.19x = 135.59 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.19x = 11,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,458.29/98.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.70

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