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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.33, 135.54 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.33, 135.54 and 95.18 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.33 : 135.54 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.33/135.54 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.33x = 135.54 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.33x = 12,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,900.02/98.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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