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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 135.72 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 135.72 and 90.08 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 135.72 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/135.72 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 135.72 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 12,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225.66/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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