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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 147.12 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 147.12 and 86.08 is: 129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 147.12 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/147.12 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 147.12 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 12,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664.09/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.01

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