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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.32, 135.61 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.32, 135.61 and 76.44 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.32 : 135.61 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.32/135.61 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.32x = 135.61 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.32x = 10,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,366.03/98.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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