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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.71, 136.15 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.71, 136.15 and 87.55 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.71 : 136.15 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.71/136.15 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.71x = 136.15 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.71x = 11,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,919.93/98.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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