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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.29, 135.66 and 54.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.29, 135.66 and 54.63 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.29 : 135.66 = 54.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.29/135.66 = 54.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.29x = 135.66 × 54.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.29x = 7,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411.11/98.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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