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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.25, 135.49 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.25, 135.49 and 88.43 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.25 : 135.49 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.25/135.49 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.25x = 135.49 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.25x = 11,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,980.94/98.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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