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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 135.25 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 135.25 and 76.18 is: 105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 135.25 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/135.25 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 135.25 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 10,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,303.35/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.03

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