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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.75, 136.27 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.75, 136.27 and 65.52 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.75 : 136.27 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.75/136.27 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.75x = 136.27 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.75x = 8,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,928.29/98.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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