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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 135.64 and 87.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 135.64 and 87.85 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 135.64 = 87.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/135.64 = 87.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 135.64 × 87.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 11,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,916.25/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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