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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.29, 135.69 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.29, 135.69 and 67.23 is: 92.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.29 : 135.69 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.29/135.69 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.29x = 135.69 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.29x = 9,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122.44/98.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.81

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