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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.44, 135.54 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.44, 135.54 and 97 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.44 : 135.54 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.44/135.54 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.44x = 135.54 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.44x = 13,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,147.38/98.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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