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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.47, 135.80 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.47, 135.80 and 86.16 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.47 : 135.80 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.47/135.80 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.47x = 135.80 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.47x = 11,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,700.10/98.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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