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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 135.42 and 70.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 135.42 and 70.62 is: 97.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 135.42 = 70.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/135.42 = 70.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 135.42 × 70.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 9,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,563.36/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.37

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