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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 136.02 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 136.02 and 68.70 is: 94.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 136.02 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/136.02 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 136.02 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 9,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,344.57/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.76

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