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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.35, 135.48 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.35, 135.48 and 88.63 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.35 : 135.48 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.35/135.48 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.35x = 135.48 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.35x = 12,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007.59/98.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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