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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 136.32 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 136.32 and 88.47 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 136.32 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/136.32 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 136.32 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 12,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060.23/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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