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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.98, 133.85 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.98, 133.85 and 65.90 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.98 : 133.85 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.98/133.85 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.98x = 133.85 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.98x = 8,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820.39/96.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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