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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 136.41 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 136.41 and 69.40 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 136.41 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/136.41 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 136.41 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 9,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466.34/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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