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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.39, 135.75 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.39, 135.75 and 65.22 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.39 : 135.75 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.39/135.75 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.39x = 135.75 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.39x = 8,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,853.62/98.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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