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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.39, 135.74 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.39, 135.74 and 63.42 is: 87.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.39 : 135.74 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.39/135.74 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.39x = 135.74 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.39x = 8,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,608.79/98.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.50

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