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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 135.97 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 135.97 and 65.77 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 135.97 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/135.97 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 135.97 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 8,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.75/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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