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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 136.17 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 136.17 and 93.63 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 136.17 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/136.17 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 136.17 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 12,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,749.60/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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