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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 136.14 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 136.14 and 71.11 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 136.14 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/136.14 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 136.14 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 9,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680.82/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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