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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 135.92 and 64.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 135.92 and 64.08 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 135.92 = 64.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/135.92 = 64.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 135.92 × 64.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 8,709.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709.75/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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