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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.76, 149.96 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.76, 149.96 and 98.40 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.76 : 149.96 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.76/149.96 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.76x = 149.96 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.76x = 14,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756.06/108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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