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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.41, 135.80 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.41, 135.80 and 56.96 is: 78.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.41 : 135.80 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.41/135.80 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.41x = 135.80 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.41x = 7,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,734.93/98.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.60

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