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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.17, 135.52 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.17, 135.52 and 58.84 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.17 : 135.52 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.17/135.52 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.17x = 135.52 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.17x = 7,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974.00/98.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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