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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.67, 136.14 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.67, 136.14 and 72.45 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.67 : 136.14 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.67/136.14 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.67x = 136.14 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.67x = 9,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863.34/98.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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