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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 147.66 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 147.66 and 59.76 is: 89.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 147.66 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/147.66 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 147.66 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 8,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,823.94/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.80

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