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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.23, 135.26 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.23, 135.26 and 70.55 is: 97.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.23 : 135.26 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.23/135.26 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.23x = 135.26 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.23x = 9,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541.86/98.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.14

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