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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.67, 136.17 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.67, 136.17 and 55.02 is: 75.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.67 : 136.17 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.67/136.17 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.67x = 136.17 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.67x = 7,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,492.07/98.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.93

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