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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 136.02 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 136.02 and 54.90 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 136.02 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/136.02 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 136.02 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 7,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467.50/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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