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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.58, 135.90 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.58, 135.90 and 86.97 is: 119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.58 : 135.90 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.58/135.90 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.58x = 135.90 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.58x = 11,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,819.22/98.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.89

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