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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.35, 135.54 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.35, 135.54 and 96.59 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.35 : 135.54 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.35/135.54 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.35x = 135.54 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.35x = 13,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092.15/98.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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