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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.38, 135.70 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.38, 135.70 and 67.24 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.38 : 135.70 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.38/135.70 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.38x = 135.70 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.38x = 9,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124.47/98.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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