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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 136.70 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 136.70 and 87.35 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 136.70 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/136.70 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 136.70 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 11,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,939.62/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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