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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 135.30 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 135.30 and 58.70 is: 80.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 135.30 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/135.30 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 135.30 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 7,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941.43/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.98

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