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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.68 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.68 and 69.12 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.68 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.68 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.68 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 9,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377.86/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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