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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 135.67 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 135.67 and 54.66 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 135.67 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/135.67 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 135.67 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 7,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415.72/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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