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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.45, 135.71 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.45, 135.71 and 72.19 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.45 : 135.71 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.45/135.71 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.45x = 135.71 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.45x = 9,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,796.98/98.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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