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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.67, 135.87 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.67, 135.87 and 74.07 is: 102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.67 : 135.87 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.67/135.87 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.67x = 135.87 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.67x = 10,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,063.89/98.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.00

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