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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.36 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.36 and 85.38 is: 117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.36 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.36 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.36 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 11,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,557.04/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.52

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