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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 135.20 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 135.20 and 95.29 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 135.20 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/135.20 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 135.20 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 12,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,883.11/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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