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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 135.86 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 135.86 and 59.63 is: 82.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 135.86 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/135.86 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 135.86 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 8,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100.35/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.27

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