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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 135.32 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 135.32 and 88.64 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 135.32 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/135.32 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 135.32 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 11,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,995.41/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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