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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.01, 135.23 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.01, 135.23 and 58.67 is: 80.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.01 : 135.23 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.01/135.23 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.01x = 135.23 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.01x = 7,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933.94/98.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.95

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