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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 135.95 and 54.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 135.95 and 54.85 is: 75.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 135.95 = 54.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/135.95 = 54.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 135.95 × 54.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 7,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456.86/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.70

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