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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 136.44 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 136.44 and 97.88 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 136.44 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/136.44 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 136.44 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 13,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354.75/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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