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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.41, 135.53 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.41, 135.53 and 90.72 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.41 : 135.53 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.41/135.53 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.41x = 135.53 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.41x = 12,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294.15/98.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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