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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.62 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.62 and 69.16 is: 95.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.62 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.62 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.62 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 9,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379.48/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.44

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