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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 135.15 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 135.15 and 82.62 is: 113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 135.15 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/135.15 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 135.15 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 11,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166.09/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.68

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