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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 135.71 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 135.71 and 96.81 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 135.71 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/135.71 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 135.71 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 13,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,137.60/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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