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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 148.24 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 148.24 and 85.97 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 148.24 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/148.24 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 148.24 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 12,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744.19/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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