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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.70, 134.34 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.70, 134.34 and 65.60 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.70 : 134.34 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.70/134.34 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.70x = 134.34 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.70x = 8,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812.70/89.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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