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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.24 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.24 and 63.56 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.24 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.24 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.24 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 8,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595.85/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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