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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 136.04 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 136.04 and 65.48 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 136.04 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/136.04 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 136.04 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 8,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906.89/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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