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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 135.61 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 135.61 and 72 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 135.61 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/135.61 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 135.61 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 9,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,763.74/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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