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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.18 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.18 and 59.20 is: 81.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.18 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.18 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.18 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 8,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002.66/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.66

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