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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 146.88 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 146.88 and 86.12 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 146.88 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/146.88 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 146.88 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 12,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649.31/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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