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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.54, 135.94 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.54, 135.94 and 63.56 is: 87.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.54 : 135.94 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.54/135.94 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.54x = 135.94 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.54x = 8,640.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,640.35/98.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.68

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