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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.43, 135.86 and 58.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.43, 135.86 and 58.58 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.43 : 135.86 = 58.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.43/135.86 = 58.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.43x = 135.86 × 58.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.43x = 7,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958.68/98.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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