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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.44, 135.71 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.44, 135.71 and 76.57 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.44 : 135.71 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.44/135.71 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.44x = 135.71 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.44x = 10,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390.88/98.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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