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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.71, 147.34 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.71, 147.34 and 87.18 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.71 : 147.34 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.71/147.34 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.71x = 147.34 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.71x = 12,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843.93/98.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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