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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 136.46 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 136.46 and 72.74 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 136.46 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/136.46 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 136.46 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 9,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925.05/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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