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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 135.59 and 65.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 135.59 and 65.03 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 135.59 = 65.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/135.59 = 65.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 135.59 × 65.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 8,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817.42/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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