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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 135.96 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 135.96 and 59.71 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 135.96 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/135.96 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 135.96 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 8,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118.17/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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