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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 135.50 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 135.50 and 65.44 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 135.50 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/135.50 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 135.50 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 8,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867.12/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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