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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.69 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.69 and 96.17 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.69 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.69 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.69 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 13,049.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049.31/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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