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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.15, 135.33 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.15, 135.33 and 92.19 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.15 : 135.33 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.15/135.33 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.15x = 135.33 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.15x = 12,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,475.09/98.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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