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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.89, 136.49 and 63.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.89, 136.49 and 63.91 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.89 : 136.49 = 63.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.89/136.49 = 63.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.89x = 136.49 × 63.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.89x = 8,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723.08/98.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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