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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.57, 135.95 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.57, 135.95 and 94.64 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.57 : 135.95 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.57/135.95 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.57x = 135.95 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.57x = 12,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865.16/98.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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