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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 135.03 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 135.03 and 92.70 is: 127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 135.03 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/135.03 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 135.03 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 12,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517.28/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.60

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