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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.29, 135.58 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.29, 135.58 and 74.94 is: 103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.29 : 135.58 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.29/135.58 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.29x = 135.58 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.29x = 10,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160.21/98.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.37

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