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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.78, 136.31 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.78, 136.31 and 55.12 is: 76.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.78 : 136.31 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.78/136.31 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.78x = 136.31 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.78x = 7,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513.41/98.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.06

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