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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.96, 135.23 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.96, 135.23 and 65.26 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.96 : 135.23 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.96/135.23 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.96x = 135.23 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.96x = 8,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825.11/97.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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