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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 135.74 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 135.74 and 76.55 is: 105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 135.74 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/135.74 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 135.74 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 10,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390.85/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.65

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