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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.93, 136.44 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.93, 136.44 and 63.96 is: 88.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.93 : 136.44 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.93/136.44 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.93x = 136.44 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.93x = 8,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726.95/98.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.21

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