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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.18 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.18 and 65.24 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.18 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.18 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.18 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 8,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819.14/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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