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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 135.90 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 135.90 and 89.73 is: 123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 135.90 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/135.90 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 135.90 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 12,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,194.31/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.51

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