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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.51, 134.27 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.51, 134.27 and 65.39 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.51 : 134.27 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.51/134.27 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.51x = 134.27 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.51x = 8,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779.59/89.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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