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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.69 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.69 and 69.21 is: 95.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.69 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.69 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.69 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 9,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391.10/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.55

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