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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.11, 135.33 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.11, 135.33 and 93.94 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.11 : 135.33 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.11/135.33 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.11x = 135.33 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.11x = 12,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.90/98.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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