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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.89, 135.06 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.89, 135.06 and 56.44 is: 77.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.89 : 135.06 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.89/135.06 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.89x = 135.06 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.89x = 7,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622.79/97.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.87

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