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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.77, 136.30 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.77, 136.30 and 55.11 is: 76.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.77 : 136.30 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.77/136.30 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.77x = 136.30 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.77x = 7,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,511.05/98.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.05

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