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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.47, 135.70 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.47, 135.70 and 76.57 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.47 : 135.70 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.47/135.70 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.47x = 135.70 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.47x = 10,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390.55/98.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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