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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 135.59 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 135.59 and 56.25 is: 77.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 135.59 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/135.59 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 135.59 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 7,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626.66/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.63

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