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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 136.54 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 136.54 and 62.16 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 136.54 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/136.54 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 136.54 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 8,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487.33/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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