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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 135.99 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 135.99 and 65.83 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 135.99 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/135.99 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 135.99 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 8,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952.22/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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