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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.09, 146.97 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.09, 146.97 and 59.58 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.09 : 146.97 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.09/146.97 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.09x = 146.97 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.09x = 8,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757.25/98.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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