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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.88, 136 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.88, 136 and 87.04 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.88 : 136 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.88/136 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.88x = 136 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.88x = 11,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,837.44/98.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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