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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 135.79 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 135.79 and 91.01 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 135.79 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/135.79 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 135.79 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 12,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357.57/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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