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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 135.95 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 135.95 and 95.85 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 135.95 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/135.95 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 135.95 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 13,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030.33/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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