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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 135.28 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 135.28 and 87.59 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 135.28 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/135.28 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 135.28 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 11,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,849.18/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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