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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.18, 135.20 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.18, 135.20 and 96.05 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.18 : 135.20 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.18/135.20 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.18x = 135.20 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.18x = 12,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986.54/98.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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