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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.11, 135.37 and 63.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.11, 135.37 and 63.15 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.11 : 135.37 = 63.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.11/135.37 = 63.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.11x = 135.37 × 63.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.11x = 8,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548.62/98.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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