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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.54 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.54 and 73.77 is: 101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.54 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.54 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.54 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 9,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998.79/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.64

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