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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.32, 135.80 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.32, 135.80 and 65.68 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.32 : 135.80 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.32/135.80 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.32x = 135.80 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.32x = 8,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,919.34/98.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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