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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.71 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.71 and 65.64 is: 90.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.71 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.71 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.71 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 8,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908.80/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.56

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