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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.40, 135.51 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.40, 135.51 and 65.96 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.40 : 135.51 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.40/135.51 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.40x = 135.51 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.40x = 8,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938.24/90.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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