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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.44, 135.52 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.44, 135.52 and 98.16 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.44 : 135.52 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.44/135.52 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.44x = 135.52 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.44x = 13,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,302.64/98.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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