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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 135.83 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 135.83 and 67.41 is: 93.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 135.83 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/135.83 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 135.83 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 9,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156.30/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.09

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