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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.88, 136.59 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.88, 136.59 and 88.52 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.88 : 136.59 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.88/136.59 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.88x = 136.59 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.88x = 12,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,090.95/98.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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