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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.32, 135.52 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.32, 135.52 and 84.22 is: 116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.32 : 135.52 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.32/135.52 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.32x = 135.52 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.32x = 11,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,412.72/98.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.08

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