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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.62 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.62 and 84.52 is: 116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.62 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.62 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.62 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 11,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462.60/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.56

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