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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 136.38 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 136.38 and 94.96 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 136.38 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/136.38 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 136.38 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 12,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950.64/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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