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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.11, 135.20 and 77.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.11, 135.20 and 77.41 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.11 : 135.20 = 77.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.11/135.20 = 77.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.11x = 135.20 × 77.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.11x = 10,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464.77/98.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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