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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 136.20 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 136.20 and 92.70 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 136.20 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/136.20 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 136.20 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 12,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,625.74/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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