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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.78, 136.15 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.78, 136.15 and 76.91 is: 106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.78 : 136.15 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.78/136.15 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.78x = 136.15 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.78x = 10,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470.42/98.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.00

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