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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.69, 136.19 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.69, 136.19 and 55.03 is: 75.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.69 : 136.19 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.69/136.19 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.69x = 136.19 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.69x = 7,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494.54/98.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.94

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