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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 135.59 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 135.59 and 74.85 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 135.59 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/135.59 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 135.59 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 10,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148.54/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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