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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 135 and 65.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 135 and 65.09 is: 89.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 135 = 65.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/135 = 65.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 135 × 65.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 8,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787.15/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.86

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