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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 136.36 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 136.36 and 69.84 is: 96.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 136.36 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/136.36 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 136.36 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 9,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523.38/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.43

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