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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.82 and 59.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.82 and 59.06 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.82 = 59.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.82 = 59.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.82 × 59.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 8,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021.94/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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