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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 135.97 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 135.97 and 86.28 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 135.97 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/135.97 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 135.97 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 11,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,731.49/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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