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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.81 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.81 and 56.94 is: 78.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.81 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.81 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.81 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 7,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,732.74/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.58

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