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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.42, 135.80 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.42, 135.80 and 67.40 is: 92.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.42 : 135.80 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.42/135.80 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.42x = 135.80 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.42x = 9,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151.90/98.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.99

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