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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.60, 135.95 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.60, 135.95 and 94.28 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.60 : 135.95 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.60/135.95 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.60x = 135.95 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.60x = 12,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,816.21/98.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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