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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 135.94 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 135.94 and 72.38 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 135.94 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/135.94 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 135.94 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 9,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839.34/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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