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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 135.51 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 135.51 and 63.25 is: 87.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 135.51 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/135.51 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 135.51 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 8,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571.01/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.27

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