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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 136.07 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 136.07 and 76.95 is: 106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 136.07 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/136.07 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 136.07 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 10,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470.59/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.29

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