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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.50, 135.81 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.50, 135.81 and 72.25 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.50 : 135.81 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.50/135.81 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.50x = 135.81 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.50x = 9,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,812.27/98.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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