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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 136.58 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 136.58 and 54.71 is: 75.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 136.58 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/136.58 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 136.58 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 7,473.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473.13/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.51

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