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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 135.56 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 135.56 and 63.25 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 135.56 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/135.56 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 135.56 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 8,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573.85/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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