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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.50, 135.82 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.50, 135.82 and 88.68 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.50 : 135.82 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.50/135.82 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.50x = 135.82 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.50x = 12,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044.52/98.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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