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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 134.36 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 134.36 and 96.81 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 134.36 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/134.36 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 134.36 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 13,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,006.91/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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