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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 135.30 and 56.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 135.30 and 56.60 is: 78.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 135.30 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/135.30 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 135.30 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 7,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657.98/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.12

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