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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 134.52 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 134.52 and 96.56 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 134.52 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/134.52 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 134.52 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 12,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,989.25/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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