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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 136.49 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 136.49 and 84.94 is: 117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 136.49 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/136.49 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 136.49 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 11,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,593.46/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.30

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