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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 135.60 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 135.60 and 65.58 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 135.60 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/135.60 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 135.60 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 8,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.65/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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