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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 147.05 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 147.05 and 85 is: 126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 147.05 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/147.05 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 147.05 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 12,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499.25/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.82

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