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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 136.03 and 74.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 136.03 and 74.00 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 136.03 = 74.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/136.03 = 74.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 136.03 × 74.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 10,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066.38/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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