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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.37, 135.69 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.37, 135.69 and 59.58 is: 82.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.37 : 135.69 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.37/135.69 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.37x = 135.69 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.37x = 8,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084.41/98.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.18

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