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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 135.84 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 135.84 and 75.24 is: 103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 135.84 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/135.84 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 135.84 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 10,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220.60/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.80

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