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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 135.96 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 135.96 and 65.86 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 135.96 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/135.96 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 135.96 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 8,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954.33/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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