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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.66, 135.95 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.66, 135.95 and 79.02 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.66 : 135.95 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.66/135.95 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.66x = 135.95 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.66x = 10,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,742.37/98.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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