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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.79 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.79 and 56.96 is: 78.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.79 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.79 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.79 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 7,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,734.60/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.63

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