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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.16, 135.47 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.16, 135.47 and 56.71 is: 78.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.16 : 135.47 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.16/135.47 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.16x = 135.47 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.16x = 7,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682.50/98.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.27

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