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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 136.58 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 136.58 and 71.35 is: 98.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 136.58 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/136.58 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 136.58 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 9,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744.28/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.52

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