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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.56 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.56 and 65.14 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.56 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.56 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.56 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 8,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,830.20/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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