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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.93, 136.58 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.93, 136.58 and 88.53 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.93 : 136.58 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.93/136.58 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.93x = 136.58 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.93x = 12,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.65/98.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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