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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.53, 135.96 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.53, 135.96 and 57.07 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.53 : 135.96 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.53/135.96 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.53x = 135.96 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.53x = 7,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759.24/98.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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