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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 135.78 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 135.78 and 95.64 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 135.78 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/135.78 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 135.78 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 12,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986.00/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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