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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.89, 136.50 and 57.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.89, 136.50 and 57.46 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.89 : 136.50 = 57.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.89/136.50 = 57.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.89x = 136.50 × 57.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.89x = 7,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843.25/98.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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