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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.72 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.72 and 54.68 is: 75.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.72 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.72 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.72 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 7,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421.17/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.46

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