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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.66, 147.85 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.66, 147.85 and 88.31 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.66 : 147.85 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.66/147.85 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.66x = 147.85 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.66x = 13,056.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,056.19/98.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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