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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.57, 136.03 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.57, 136.03 and 65.88 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.57 : 136.03 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.57/136.03 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.57x = 136.03 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.57x = 8,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,961.66/98.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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