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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 135.81 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 135.81 and 82.83 is: 114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 135.81 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/135.81 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 135.81 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 11,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,249.65/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.41

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