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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 134.82 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 134.82 and 95.04 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 134.82 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/134.82 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 134.82 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 12,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813.29/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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