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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 135.54 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 135.54 and 87.63 is: 120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 135.54 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/135.54 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 135.54 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 11,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,877.37/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.56

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