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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 135.33 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 135.33 and 65.23 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 135.33 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/135.33 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 135.33 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 8,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,827.58/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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