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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 135.41 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 135.41 and 95.80 is: 131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 135.41 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/135.41 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 135.41 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 12,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,972.28/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.14

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