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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.86, 136.68 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.86, 136.68 and 94.55 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.86 : 136.68 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.86/136.68 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.86x = 136.68 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.86x = 12,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,923.09/98.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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