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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.71 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.71 and 67.23 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.71 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.71 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.71 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 9,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123.45/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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