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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 136.05 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 136.05 and 74.11 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 136.05 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/136.05 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 136.05 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 10,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,082.67/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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