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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 135.88 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 135.88 and 69.20 is: 95.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 135.88 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/135.88 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 135.88 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 9,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402.90/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.60

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