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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.45, 135.82 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.45, 135.82 and 70.76 is: 97.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.45 : 135.82 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.45/135.82 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.45x = 135.82 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.45x = 9,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,610.27/98.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.62

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