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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 135.55 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 135.55 and 73.75 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 135.55 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/135.55 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 135.55 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 9,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,996.81/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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