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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.66, 147.88 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.66, 147.88 and 87.27 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.66 : 147.88 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.66/147.88 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.66x = 147.88 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.66x = 12,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,905.05/98.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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