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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 135.88 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 135.88 and 64 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 135.88 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/135.88 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 135.88 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 8,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,696.32/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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