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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 135.50 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 135.50 and 70.61 is: 97.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 135.50 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/135.50 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 135.50 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 9,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566.62/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.36

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