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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.32, 135.62 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.32, 135.62 and 86.04 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.32 : 135.62 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.32/135.62 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.32x = 135.62 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.32x = 11,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,668.74/98.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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