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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.88, 135.98 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.88, 135.98 and 96 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.88 : 135.98 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.88/135.98 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.88x = 135.98 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.88x = 13,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054.08/98.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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