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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 135.36 and 59.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 135.36 and 59.30 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 135.36 = 59.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/135.36 = 59.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 135.36 × 59.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 8,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,026.85/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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