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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.84 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.84 and 92.32 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.84 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.84 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.84 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 12,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540.75/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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