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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.23, 135.53 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.23, 135.53 and 56.80 is: 78.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.23 : 135.53 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.23/135.53 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.23x = 135.53 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.23x = 7,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698.10/98.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.37

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