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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.44, 135.90 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.44, 135.90 and 79 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.44 : 135.90 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.44/135.90 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.44x = 135.90 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.44x = 10,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,736.10/98.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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