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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 135.72 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 135.72 and 96.53 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 135.72 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/135.72 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 135.72 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 13,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,100.37/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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