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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 135.48 and 63.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 135.48 and 63.23 is: 87.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 135.48 = 63.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/135.48 = 63.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 135.48 × 63.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 8,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565.72/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.22

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