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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.14, 134.96 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.14, 134.96 and 85.86 is: 118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.14 : 134.96 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.14/134.96 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.14x = 134.96 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.14x = 11,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,587.67/98.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.07

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