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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 148.23 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 148.23 and 85.46 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 148.23 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/148.23 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 148.23 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 12,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666.99/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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