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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.65, 135.52 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.65, 135.52 and 92.58 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.65 : 135.52 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.65/135.52 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.65x = 135.52 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.65x = 12,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,546.44/98.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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