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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.02, 134.87 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.02, 134.87 and 89.92 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.02 : 134.87 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.02/134.87 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.02x = 134.87 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.02x = 12,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,127.51/98.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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