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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 135.65 and 69.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 135.65 and 69.24 is: 95.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 135.65 = 69.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/135.65 = 69.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 135.65 × 69.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 9,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392.41/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.52

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