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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.78, 136.13 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.78, 136.13 and 83.99 is: 115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.78 : 136.13 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.78/136.13 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.78x = 136.13 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.78x = 11,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,432.46/98.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.73

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