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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.32, 135.61 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.32, 135.61 and 74.68 is: 103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.32 : 135.61 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.32/135.61 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.32x = 135.61 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.32x = 10,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,127.35/98.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.00

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