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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 136.06 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 136.06 and 75.12 is: 103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 136.06 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/136.06 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 136.06 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 10,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220.83/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.81

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