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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.25, 135.59 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.25, 135.59 and 59.46 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.25 : 135.59 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.25/135.59 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.25x = 135.59 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.25x = 8,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061.88/98.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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