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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 135.42 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 135.42 and 88.80 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 135.42 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/135.42 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 135.42 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 12,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025.30/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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