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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 136.51 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 136.51 and 55.25 is: 76.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 136.51 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/136.51 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 136.51 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 7,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542.18/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.25

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