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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.45 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.45 and 94.44 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.45 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.45 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.45 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 12,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,791.90/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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