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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.43, 135.79 and 75.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.43, 135.79 and 75.14 is: 103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.43 : 135.79 = 75.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.43/135.79 = 75.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.43x = 135.79 × 75.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.43x = 10,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,203.26/98.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.66

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