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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.87, 136.37 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.87, 136.37 and 72.65 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.87 : 136.37 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.87/136.37 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.87x = 136.37 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.87x = 9,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,907.28/98.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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