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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.83, 136.46 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.83, 136.46 and 85.15 is: 117.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.83 : 136.46 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.83/136.46 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.83x = 136.46 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.83x = 11,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619.57/98.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.57

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