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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 135.93 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 135.93 and 57.07 is: 78.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 135.93 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/135.93 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 135.93 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 7,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757.53/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.74

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