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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.36, 135.59 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.36, 135.59 and 65.60 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.36 : 135.59 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.36/135.59 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.36x = 135.59 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.36x = 8,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894.70/98.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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