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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.63 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.63 and 94.32 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.63 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.63 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.63 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 12,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792.62/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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