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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 135.59 and 63.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 135.59 and 63.30 is: 87.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 135.59 = 63.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/135.59 = 63.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 135.59 × 63.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 8,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582.53/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.38

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