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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.25, 135.60 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.25, 135.60 and 74.97 is: 103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.25 : 135.60 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.25/135.60 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.25x = 135.60 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.25x = 10,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165.93/98.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.47

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