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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.84, 134.94 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.84, 134.94 and 65.72 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.84 : 134.94 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.84/134.94 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.84x = 134.94 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.84x = 8,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,868.26/89.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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