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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 146.39 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 146.39 and 85.96 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 146.39 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/146.39 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 146.39 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 12,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583.68/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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