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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.77, 136.28 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.77, 136.28 and 71.18 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.77 : 136.28 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.77/136.28 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.77x = 136.28 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.77x = 9,700.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700.42/98.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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