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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.14, 135.46 and 59.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.14, 135.46 and 59.36 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.14 : 135.46 = 59.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.14/135.46 = 59.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.14x = 135.46 × 59.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.14x = 8,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.91/98.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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