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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 135.81 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 135.81 and 67.41 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 135.81 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/135.81 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 135.81 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 9,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154.95/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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