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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.27, 147.47 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.27, 147.47 and 86.87 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.27 : 147.47 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.27/147.47 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.27x = 147.47 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.27x = 12,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,810.72/98.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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