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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 135.84 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 135.84 and 87.48 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 135.84 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/135.84 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 135.84 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 11,883.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,883.28/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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