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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.25, 135.52 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.25, 135.52 and 63.27 is: 87.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.25 : 135.52 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.25/135.52 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.25x = 135.52 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.25x = 8,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574.35/98.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.27

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