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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 135.46 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 135.46 and 88.54 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 135.46 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/135.46 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 135.46 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 11,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,993.63/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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