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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 135.97 and 70.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 135.97 and 70.91 is: 97.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 135.97 = 70.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/135.97 = 70.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 135.97 × 70.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 9,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641.80/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.80

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