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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.47, 135.92 and 64.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.47, 135.92 and 64.03 is: 88.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.47 : 135.92 = 64.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.47/135.92 = 64.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.47x = 135.92 × 64.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.47x = 8,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702.96/98.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.38

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