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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.63, 135.87 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.63, 135.87 and 76.76 is: 105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.63 : 135.87 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.63/135.87 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.63x = 135.87 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.63x = 10,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,429.38/98.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.74

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