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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.68, 135.75 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.68, 135.75 and 85.47 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.68 : 135.75 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.68/135.75 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.68x = 135.75 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.68x = 11,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,602.55/98.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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