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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 135.60 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 135.60 and 73.44 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 135.60 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/135.60 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 135.60 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 9,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958.46/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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