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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 135.29 and 63.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 135.29 and 63.07 is: 87.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 135.29 = 63.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/135.29 = 63.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 135.29 × 63.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 8,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532.74/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.04

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