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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.95, 136.75 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.95, 136.75 and 81.44 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.95 : 136.75 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.95/136.75 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.95x = 136.75 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.95x = 11,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,136.92/98.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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