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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.75, 135.96 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.75, 135.96 and 82.08 is: 113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.75 : 135.96 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.75/135.96 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.75x = 135.96 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.75x = 11,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,159.60/98.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.01

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