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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.54, 98.43 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.54, 98.43 and 64.13 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.54 : 98.43 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.54/98.43 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.54x = 98.43 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.54x = 6,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,312.32/71.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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