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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 135.58 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 135.58 and 77.54 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 135.58 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/135.58 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 135.58 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 10,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,512.49/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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