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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 136.11 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 136.11 and 95.50 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 136.11 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/136.11 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 136.11 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 12,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,998.51/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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