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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.48, 135.98 and 69.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.48, 135.98 and 69.41 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.48 : 135.98 = 69.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.48/135.98 = 69.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.48x = 135.98 × 69.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.48x = 9,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437.34/98.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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