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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 136.52 and 57.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 136.52 and 57.49 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 136.52 = 57.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/136.52 = 57.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 136.52 × 57.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 7,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848.12/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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