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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.27, 135.65 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.27, 135.65 and 65.55 is: 90.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.27 : 135.65 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.27/135.65 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.27x = 135.65 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.27x = 8,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.02/98.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.49

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