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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 135.94 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 135.94 and 75.34 is: 103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 135.94 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/135.94 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 135.94 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 10,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241.72/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.85

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