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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.54 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.54 and 76.41 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.54 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.54 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.54 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 10,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356.61/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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