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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.83, 136.28 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.83, 136.28 and 88.88 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.83 : 136.28 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.83/136.28 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.83x = 136.28 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.83x = 12,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112.11/98.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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