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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 146.64 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 146.64 and 59.43 is: 88.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 146.64 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/146.64 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 146.64 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 8,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714.82/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.89

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