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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 136.24 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 136.24 and 55.06 is: 75.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 136.24 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/136.24 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 136.24 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 7,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,500.90/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.98

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