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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 135.92 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 135.92 and 65.77 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 135.92 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/135.92 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 135.92 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 8,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939.28/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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