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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.16 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.16 and 96.03 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.16 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.16 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.16 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 12,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979.41/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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