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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.69, 136.83 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.69, 136.83 and 93.23 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.69 : 136.83 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.69/136.83 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.69x = 136.83 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.69x = 12,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,755.98/98.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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