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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.07, 135.47 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.07, 135.47 and 88.97 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.07 : 135.47 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.07/135.47 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.07x = 135.47 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.07x = 12,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,051.64/98.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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