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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 135.39 and 65.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 135.39 and 65.36 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 135.39 = 65.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/135.39 = 65.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 135.39 × 65.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 8,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848.41/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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