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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.05, 135.57 and 85.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.05, 135.57 and 85.90 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.05 : 135.57 = 85.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.05/135.57 = 85.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.05x = 135.57 × 85.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.05x = 11,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,645.46/98.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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