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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 135.36 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 135.36 and 98 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 135.36 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/135.36 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 135.36 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 13,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,265.28/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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