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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.67, 147.56 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.67, 147.56 and 87.91 is: 131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.67 : 147.56 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.67/147.56 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.67x = 147.56 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.67x = 12,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,972.00/98.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.47

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