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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.29, 135.58 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.29, 135.58 and 76.15 is: 105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.29 : 135.58 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.29/135.58 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.29x = 135.58 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.29x = 10,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,324.42/98.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.04

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