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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.74, 136.32 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.74, 136.32 and 69.66 is: 96.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.74 : 136.32 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.74/136.32 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.74x = 136.32 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.74x = 9,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,496.05/98.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.17

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