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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 135.72 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 135.72 and 75.08 is: 103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 135.72 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/135.72 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 135.72 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 10,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,189.18/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.59

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