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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.39, 135.31 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.39, 135.31 and 65.92 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.39 : 135.31 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.39/135.31 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.39x = 135.31 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.39x = 8,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,919.64/90.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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