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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 135.60 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 135.60 and 86.22 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 135.60 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/135.60 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 135.60 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 11,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,691.43/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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