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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 136.16 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 136.16 and 72.44 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 136.16 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/136.16 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 136.16 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 9,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863.43/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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