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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.82, 135.93 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.82, 135.93 and 92.34 is: 127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.82 : 135.93 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.82/135.93 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.82x = 135.93 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.82x = 12,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551.78/98.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.02

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