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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 187.20 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 187.20 and 98.96 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 187.20 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/187.20 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 187.20 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 18,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,525.31/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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