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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.18, 135.46 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.18, 135.46 and 56.16 is: 77.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.18 : 135.46 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.18/135.46 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.18x = 135.46 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.18x = 7,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607.43/98.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.48

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