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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.19, 146.93 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.19, 146.93 and 59.53 is: 89.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.19 : 146.93 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.19/146.93 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.19x = 146.93 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.19x = 8,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746.74/98.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.08

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