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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.49, 135.92 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.49, 135.92 and 57.07 is: 78.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.49 : 135.92 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.49/135.92 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.49x = 135.92 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.49x = 7,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756.76/98.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.76

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