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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.39, 135.96 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.39, 135.96 and 75.05 is: 103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.39 : 135.96 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.39/135.96 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.39x = 135.96 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.39x = 10,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,203.42/98.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.71

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