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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.05, 135.25 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.05, 135.25 and 64.86 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.05 : 135.25 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.05/135.25 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.05x = 135.25 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.05x = 8,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772.14/98.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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