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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 135.34 and 56.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 135.34 and 56.65 is: 78.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 135.34 = 56.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/135.34 = 56.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 135.34 × 56.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 7,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667.01/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.17

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