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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 136.47 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 136.47 and 73.02 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 136.47 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/136.47 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 136.47 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 9,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965.04/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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