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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.78, 136.82 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.78, 136.82 and 98.58 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.78 : 136.82 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.78/136.82 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.78x = 136.82 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.78x = 13,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487.22/99.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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