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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.82 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.82 and 65.22 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.82 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.82 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.82 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 8,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,857.75/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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