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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.42, 135.64 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.42, 135.64 and 90.66 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.42 : 135.64 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.42/135.64 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.42x = 135.64 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.42x = 12,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,297.12/98.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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