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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 134.43 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 134.43 and 92.58 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 134.43 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/134.43 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 134.43 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 12,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445.53/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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