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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.42, 135.84 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.42, 135.84 and 59.10 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.42 : 135.84 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.42/135.84 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.42x = 135.84 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.42x = 8,028.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,028.14/98.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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