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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.41 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.41 and 87.77 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.41 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.41 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.41 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 11,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,883.82/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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