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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.69, 135.95 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.69, 135.95 and 81.18 is: 111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.69 : 135.95 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.69/135.95 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.69x = 135.95 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.69x = 11,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,036.02/98.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.83

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