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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.38, 135.56 and 67.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.38, 135.56 and 67.30 is: 92.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.38 : 135.56 = 67.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.38/135.56 = 67.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.38x = 135.56 × 67.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.38x = 9,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123.19/98.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.73

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