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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.72 and 73.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.72 and 73.85 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.72 = 73.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.72 = 73.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.72 × 73.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 10,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022.24/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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