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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.69 and 56.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.69 and 56.89 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.69 = 56.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.69 = 56.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.69 × 56.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 7,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,719.70/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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