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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.18 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.18 and 74.76 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.18 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.18 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.18 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 10,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,106.06/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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