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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.50, 135.97 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.50, 135.97 and 64.10 is: 88.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.50 : 135.97 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.50/135.97 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.50x = 135.97 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.50x = 8,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715.68/98.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.48

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