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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 135.99 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 135.99 and 63.62 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 135.99 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/135.99 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 135.99 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 8,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651.37/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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