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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 135.66 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 135.66 and 54.65 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 135.66 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/135.66 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 135.66 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 7,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413.14/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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