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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.90, 136.36 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.90, 136.36 and 92.93 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.90 : 136.36 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.90/136.36 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.90x = 136.36 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.90x = 12,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.04/98.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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