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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.06 and 65.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.06 and 65.78 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.06 = 65.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.06 = 65.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.06 × 65.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 8,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883.57/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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