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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 135.65 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 135.65 and 56.85 is: 78.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 135.65 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/135.65 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 135.65 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 7,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711.70/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.45

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