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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.50, 135.84 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.50, 135.84 and 69.34 is: 95.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.50 : 135.84 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.50/135.84 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.50x = 135.84 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.50x = 9,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419.15/98.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.63

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