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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.74, 136.30 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.74, 136.30 and 65.98 is: 91.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.74 : 136.30 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.74/136.30 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.74x = 136.30 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.74x = 8,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992.49/98.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.07

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