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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 136.37 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 136.37 and 71.14 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 136.37 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/136.37 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 136.37 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 9,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701.01/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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