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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.64, 135.81 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.64, 135.81 and 88.92 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.64 : 135.81 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.64/135.81 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.64x = 135.81 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.64x = 12,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,076.23/98.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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