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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 135.42 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 135.42 and 76.37 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 135.42 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/135.42 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 135.42 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 10,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342.03/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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