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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.77, 135.95 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.77, 135.95 and 72.50 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.77 : 135.95 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.77/135.95 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.77x = 135.95 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.77x = 9,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855.94/98.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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