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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 135.41 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 135.41 and 56.67 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 135.41 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/135.41 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 135.41 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 7,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673.68/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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