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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 135.81 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 135.81 and 77.67 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 135.81 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/135.81 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 135.81 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 10,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,548.36/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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