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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.24 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.24 and 59.18 is: 81.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.24 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.24 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.24 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 8,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003.50/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.67

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