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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.89, 135.08 and 71.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.89, 135.08 and 71.65 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.89 : 135.08 = 71.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.89/135.08 = 71.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.89x = 135.08 × 71.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.89x = 9,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,678.96/97.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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