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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 136.26 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 136.26 and 76.92 is: 106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 136.26 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/136.26 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 136.26 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 10,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,481.12/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.19

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