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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 135.61 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 135.61 and 88.22 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 135.61 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/135.61 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 135.61 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 11,963.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,963.51/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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