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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.11, 135.26 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.11, 135.26 and 76.01 is: 104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.11 : 135.26 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.11/135.26 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.11x = 135.26 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.11x = 10,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,281.11/98.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.79

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