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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.64, 136.16 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.64, 136.16 and 93.28 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.64 : 136.16 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.64/136.16 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.64x = 136.16 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.64x = 12,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701.00/98.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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