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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 135.88 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 135.88 and 63.52 is: 87.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 135.88 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/135.88 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 135.88 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 8,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631.10/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.61

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