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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 135.23 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 135.23 and 95.19 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 135.23 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/135.23 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 135.23 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 12,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,872.54/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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