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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.45, 135.86 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.45, 135.86 and 56.97 is: 78.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.45 : 135.86 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.45/135.86 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.45x = 135.86 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.45x = 7,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,739.66/98.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.62

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