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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.66, 135.96 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.66, 135.96 and 93.26 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.66 : 135.96 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.66/135.96 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.66x = 135.96 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.66x = 12,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679.63/98.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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