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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 135.95 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 135.95 and 59.18 is: 81.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 135.95 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/135.95 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 135.95 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 8,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,045.52/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.66

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