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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 135.42 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 135.42 and 93.32 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 135.42 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/135.42 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 135.42 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 12,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,637.39/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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