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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 135.48 and 93.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 135.48 and 93.13 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 135.48 = 93.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/135.48 = 93.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 135.48 × 93.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 12,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,616.58/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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