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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.86, 189.03 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.86, 189.03 and 98.22 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.86 : 189.03 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.86/189.03 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.86x = 189.03 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.86x = 18,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,566.53/136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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