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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.35, 135.99 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.35, 135.99 and 94.05 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.35 : 135.99 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.35/135.99 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.35x = 135.99 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.35x = 12,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,789.86/98.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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