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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 135.72 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 135.72 and 85.50 is: 117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 135.72 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/135.72 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 135.72 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 11,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,604.06/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.86

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