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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.58, 136.04 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.58, 136.04 and 59.24 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.58 : 136.04 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.58/136.04 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.58x = 136.04 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.58x = 8,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059.01/98.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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