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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 89.67 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 89.67 and 61.90 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 89.67 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/89.67 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 89.67 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 5,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550.57/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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