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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 136.28 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 136.28 and 95.19 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 136.28 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/136.28 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 136.28 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 12,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,972.02/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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