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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 135.69 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 135.69 and 54.06 is: 74.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 135.69 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/135.69 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 135.69 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 7,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335.40/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.60

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