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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 148.79 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 148.79 and 85.61 is: 128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 148.79 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/148.79 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 148.79 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 12,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736.74/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.87

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