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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.96, 135.18 and 56.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.96, 135.18 and 56.51 is: 77.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.96 : 135.18 = 56.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.96/135.18 = 56.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.96x = 135.18 × 56.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.96x = 7,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639.02/97.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.98

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