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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.55, 135.86 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.55, 135.86 and 73.89 is: 101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.55 : 135.86 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.55/135.86 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.55x = 135.86 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.55x = 10,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038.33/98.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.86

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