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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.20, 135.44 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.20, 135.44 and 87.24 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.20 : 135.44 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.20/135.44 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.20x = 135.44 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.20x = 11,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,815.79/98.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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