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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.29, 135.57 and 65.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.29, 135.57 and 65.49 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.29 : 135.57 = 65.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.29/135.57 = 65.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.29x = 135.57 × 65.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.29x = 8,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,878.48/98.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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