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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.53, 135.97 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.53, 135.97 and 54.27 is: 74.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.53 : 135.97 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.53/135.97 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.53x = 135.97 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.53x = 7,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378.75/98.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.89

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