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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 135.96 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 135.96 and 65.89 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 135.96 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/135.96 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 135.96 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 8,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,958.40/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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