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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.25, 135.59 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.25, 135.59 and 63.81 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.25 : 135.59 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.25/135.59 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.25x = 135.59 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.25x = 8,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651.68/98.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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