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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.79 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.79 and 77.77 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.79 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.79 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.79 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 10,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560.39/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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