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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.35, 135.80 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.35, 135.80 and 69.28 is: 95.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.35 : 135.80 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.35/135.80 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.35x = 135.80 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.35x = 9,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408.22/98.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.66

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