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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 135.62 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 135.62 and 81.86 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 135.62 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/135.62 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 135.62 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 11,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102.30/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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