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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.42 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.42 and 72.36 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.42 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.42 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.42 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 9,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,798.99/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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