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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 135.42 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 135.42 and 95.88 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 135.42 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/135.42 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 135.42 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 12,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984.07/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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