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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 147.68 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 147.68 and 85.14 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 147.68 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/147.68 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 147.68 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 12,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573.05/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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