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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 204.01 and 63.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 204.01 and 63.88 is: 95.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 204.01 = 63.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/204.01 = 63.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 204.01 × 63.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 13,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,032.16/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.84

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