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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.48 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.48 and 70.60 is: 97.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.48 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.48 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.48 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 9,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564.89/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.32

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