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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.41, 135.68 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.41, 135.68 and 75.03 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.41 : 135.68 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.41/135.68 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.41x = 135.68 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.41x = 10,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180.07/98.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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