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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.66, 136.16 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.66, 136.16 and 55 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.66 : 136.16 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.66/136.16 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.66x = 136.16 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.66x = 7,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488.80/98.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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