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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.53, 135.91 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.53, 135.91 and 67.41 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.53 : 135.91 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.53/135.91 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.53x = 135.91 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.53x = 9,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161.69/98.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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