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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.48 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.48 and 81.91 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.48 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.48 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.48 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 11,097.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,097.17/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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