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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 135.47 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 135.47 and 72.01 is: 99.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 135.47 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/135.47 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 135.47 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 9,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754.50/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.27

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