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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.14, 135.20 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.14, 135.20 and 81.76 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.14 : 135.20 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.14/135.20 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.14x = 135.20 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.14x = 11,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,053.95/98.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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