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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.75, 135.45 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.75, 135.45 and 94.03 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.75 : 135.45 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.75/135.45 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.75x = 135.45 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.75x = 12,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736.02/98.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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