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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.55, 135.88 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.55, 135.88 and 81 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.55 : 135.88 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.55/135.88 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.55x = 135.88 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.55x = 11,006.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,006.28/98.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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