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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.32, 135.55 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.32, 135.55 and 78.72 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.32 : 135.55 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.32/135.55 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.32x = 135.55 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.32x = 10,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,670.50/98.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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