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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.81, 136.22 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.81, 136.22 and 72.57 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.81 : 136.22 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.81/136.22 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.81x = 136.22 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.81x = 9,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,885.67/98.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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