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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.22, 135.54 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.22, 135.54 and 59.41 is: 81.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.22 : 135.54 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.22/135.54 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.22x = 135.54 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.22x = 8,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052.43/98.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.98

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