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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.88, 136.28 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.88, 136.28 and 94.96 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.88 : 136.28 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.88/136.28 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.88x = 136.28 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.88x = 12,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,941.15/98.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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