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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.68, 136.56 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.68, 136.56 and 92.62 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.68 : 136.56 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.68/136.56 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.68x = 136.56 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.68x = 12,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,648.19/98.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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