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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 135.30 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 135.30 and 58.73 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 135.30 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/135.30 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 135.30 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 7,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945.71/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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