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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.82, 136.69 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.82, 136.69 and 74.52 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.82 : 136.69 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.82/136.69 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.82x = 136.69 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.82x = 10,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,185.95/98.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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