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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.48 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.48 and 76.44 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.48 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.48 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.48 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 10,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356.09/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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