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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 136.58 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 136.58 and 72.71 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 136.58 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/136.58 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 136.58 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 9,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,930.20/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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