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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 136.57 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 136.57 and 85.07 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 136.57 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/136.57 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 136.57 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 11,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,617.95/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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