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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.09, 135.41 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.09, 135.41 and 65.39 is: 90.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.09 : 135.41 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.09/135.41 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.09x = 135.41 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.09x = 8,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,853.46/98.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.26

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