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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 135.35 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 135.35 and 65.31 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 135.35 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/135.35 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 135.35 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 8,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839.03/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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