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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 136.20 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 136.20 and 73.86 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 136.20 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/136.20 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 136.20 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 10,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059.73/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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