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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.57, 136.07 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.57, 136.07 and 65.81 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.57 : 136.07 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.57/136.07 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.57x = 136.07 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.57x = 8,953.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953.76/98.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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