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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 136.68 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 136.68 and 90.65 is: 125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 136.68 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/136.68 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 136.68 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 12,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389.36/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.18

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