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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.07, 135.30 and 56.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.07, 135.30 and 56.62 is: 78.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.07 : 135.30 = 56.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.07/135.30 = 56.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.07x = 135.30 × 56.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.07x = 7,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660.12/98.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.11

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