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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 134.94 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 134.94 and 88.00 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 134.94 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/134.94 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 134.94 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 11,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874.71/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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