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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.35, 135.79 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.35, 135.79 and 63.40 is: 87.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.35 : 135.79 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.35/135.79 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.35x = 135.79 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.35x = 8,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,608.25/98.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.52

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