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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 136.04 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 136.04 and 90.40 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 136.04 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/136.04 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 136.04 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 12,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298.02/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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