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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 132.84 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 132.84 and 98.30 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 132.84 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/132.84 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 132.84 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 13,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,058.17/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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