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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.13, 134.97 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.13, 134.97 and 85.86 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.13 : 134.97 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.13/134.97 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.13x = 134.97 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.13x = 11,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588.52/98.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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