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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.43, 135.67 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.43, 135.67 and 65.62 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.43 : 135.67 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.43/135.67 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.43x = 135.67 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.43x = 8,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902.67/98.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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