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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 134.69 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 134.69 and 94.92 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 134.69 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/134.69 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 134.69 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 12,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784.77/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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