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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 135.73 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 135.73 and 73.69 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 135.73 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/135.73 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 135.73 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 10,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,001.27/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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