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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.54, 135.98 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.54, 135.98 and 54.87 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.54 : 135.98 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.54/135.98 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.54x = 135.98 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.54x = 7,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,460.95/98.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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