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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 135.41 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 135.41 and 56.68 is: 78.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 135.41 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/135.41 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 135.41 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 7,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675.04/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.24

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