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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 136.71 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 136.71 and 88.25 is: 121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 136.71 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/136.71 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 136.71 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 12,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,063.97/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.97

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