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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 135.61 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 135.61 and 72.09 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 135.61 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/135.61 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 135.61 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 9,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,775.94/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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