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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.88, 135.99 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.88, 135.99 and 78.98 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.88 : 135.99 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.88/135.99 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.88x = 135.99 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.88x = 10,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,740.49/98.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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