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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 135.74 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 135.74 and 90.65 is: 124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 135.74 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/135.74 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 135.74 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 12,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304.83/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.91

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