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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.44, 134.69 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.44, 134.69 and 96.76 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.44 : 134.69 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.44/134.69 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.44x = 134.69 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.44x = 13,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,032.60/98.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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