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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.71 and 56.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.71 and 56.91 is: 78.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.71 = 56.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.71 = 56.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.71 × 56.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 7,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723.69/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.52

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