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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.74, 135.38 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.74, 135.38 and 96.04 is: 131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.74 : 135.38 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.74/135.38 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.74x = 135.38 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.74x = 13,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,001.90/98.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.68

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