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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.15, 147.22 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.15, 147.22 and 59.62 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.15 : 147.22 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.15/147.22 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.15x = 147.22 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.15x = 8,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777.60/98.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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