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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.75, 136.08 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.75, 136.08 and 71.07 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.75 : 136.08 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.75/136.08 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.75x = 136.08 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.75x = 9,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,670.70/98.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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