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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.90, 136.47 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.90, 136.47 and 55.23 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.90 : 136.47 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.90/136.47 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.90x = 136.47 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.90x = 7,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537.24/98.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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