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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.68 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.68 and 87.52 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.68 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.68 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.68 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 11,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874.71/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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