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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 135.54 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 135.54 and 85.16 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 135.54 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/135.54 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 135.54 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 11,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542.59/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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