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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.30 and 63.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.30 and 63.05 is: 87.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.30 = 63.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.30 = 63.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.30 × 63.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 8,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530.67/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.05

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