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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 136.35 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 136.35 and 77.10 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 136.35 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/136.35 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 136.35 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 10,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,512.59/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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