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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.79, 136.46 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.79, 136.46 and 71.12 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.79 : 136.46 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.79/136.46 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.79x = 136.46 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.79x = 9,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704.39/98.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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