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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 136.22 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 136.22 and 94.16 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 136.22 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/136.22 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 136.22 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 12,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,826.48/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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