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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.13, 135.37 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.13, 135.37 and 76.14 is: 105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.13 : 135.37 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.13/135.37 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.13x = 135.37 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.13x = 10,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307.23/98.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.04

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