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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.74 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.74 and 65.15 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.74 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.74 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.74 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 8,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842.97/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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