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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.02, 135.35 and 65.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.02, 135.35 and 65.26 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.02 : 135.35 = 65.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.02/135.35 = 65.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.02x = 135.35 × 65.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.02x = 8,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832.94/98.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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