Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 136.40 and 93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98.94, 136.40 and 93 is: 128.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98.94 : 136.40 = 93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98.94/136.40 = 93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98.94x = 136.40 × 93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98.94x = 12,685.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,685.20/98.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128.21
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