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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.85 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.85 and 91.79 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.85 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.85 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.85 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 12,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469.67/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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