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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.79, 136.34 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.79, 136.34 and 55.13 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.79 : 136.34 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.79/136.34 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.79x = 136.34 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.79x = 7,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.67/98.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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