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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.64, 135.86 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.64, 135.86 and 76.76 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.64 : 135.86 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.64/135.86 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.64x = 135.86 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.64x = 10,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428.61/98.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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