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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.45, 135.86 and 54.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.45, 135.86 and 54.80 is: 75.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.45 : 135.86 = 54.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.45/135.86 = 54.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.45x = 135.86 × 54.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.45x = 7,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445.13/98.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.62

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