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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.71 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.71 and 54.67 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.71 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.71 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.71 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 7,419.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,419.27/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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