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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 135.26 and 56.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 135.26 and 56.58 is: 78.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 135.26 = 56.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/135.26 = 56.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 135.26 × 56.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 7,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653.01/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.06

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