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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.39, 135.68 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.39, 135.68 and 76.26 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.39 : 135.68 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.39/135.68 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.39x = 135.68 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.39x = 10,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346.58/98.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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