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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 135.25 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 135.25 and 87.57 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 135.25 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/135.25 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 135.25 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 11,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843.84/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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