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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 135.60 and 78.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 135.60 and 78.86 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 135.60 = 78.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/135.60 = 78.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 135.60 × 78.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 10,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,693.42/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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