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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.12, 135.42 and 59.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.12, 135.42 and 59.32 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.12 : 135.42 = 59.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.12/135.42 = 59.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.12x = 135.42 × 59.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.12x = 8,033.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033.11/98.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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