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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.95, 136.25 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.95, 136.25 and 93.17 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.95 : 136.25 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.95/136.25 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.95x = 136.25 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.95x = 12,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,694.52/98.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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