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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.58, 135.96 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.58, 135.96 and 65.88 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.58 : 135.96 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.58/135.96 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.58x = 135.96 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.58x = 8,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957.04/98.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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