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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.26, 135.59 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.26, 135.59 and 58.92 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.26 : 135.59 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.26/135.59 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.26x = 135.59 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.26x = 7,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,987.99/98.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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