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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.17, 135.42 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.17, 135.42 and 65.45 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.17 : 135.42 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.17/135.42 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.17x = 135.42 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.17x = 8,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863.24/98.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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