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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.68, 136.17 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.68, 136.17 and 55.01 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.68 : 136.17 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.68/136.17 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.68x = 136.17 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.68x = 7,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490.71/98.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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