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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.35, 135.73 and 56.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.35, 135.73 and 56.91 is: 78.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.35 : 135.73 = 56.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.35/135.73 = 56.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.35x = 135.73 × 56.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.35x = 7,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723.43/98.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.53

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