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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 135.42 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 135.42 and 78.52 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 135.42 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/135.42 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 135.42 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 10,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632.50/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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