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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.27, 135.40 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.27, 135.40 and 91.58 is: 126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.27 : 135.40 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.27/135.40 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.27x = 135.40 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.27x = 12,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399.93/98.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.18

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