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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.23, 135.53 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.23, 135.53 and 81.83 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.23 : 135.53 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.23/135.53 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.23x = 135.53 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.23x = 11,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090.42/98.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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