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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 135.72 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 135.72 and 63.40 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 135.72 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/135.72 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 135.72 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 8,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604.65/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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