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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.84, 135.01 and 56.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.84, 135.01 and 56.39 is: 77.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.84 : 135.01 = 56.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.84/135.01 = 56.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.84x = 135.01 × 56.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.84x = 7,613.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613.53/97.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.82

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