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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.79, 148.02 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.79, 148.02 and 85.11 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.79 : 148.02 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.79/148.02 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.79x = 148.02 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.79x = 12,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597.98/98.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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