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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.27, 135.65 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.27, 135.65 and 68.80 is: 94.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.27 : 135.65 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.27/135.65 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.27x = 135.65 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.27x = 9,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332.72/98.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.97

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