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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 135.42 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 135.42 and 76.16 is: 105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 135.42 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/135.42 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 135.42 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 10,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,313.59/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.20

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