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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 135.33 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 135.33 and 89.82 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 135.33 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/135.33 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 135.33 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 12,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,155.34/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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