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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.81 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.81 and 65.19 is: 89.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.81 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.81 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.81 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 8,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852.45/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.97

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