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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 135.58 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 135.58 and 59.40 is: 81.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 135.58 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/135.58 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 135.58 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 8,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053.45/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.98

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