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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.99, 136.81 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.99, 136.81 and 86.98 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.99 : 136.81 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.99/136.81 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.99x = 136.81 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.99x = 11,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,899.30/98.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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