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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 136.08 and 57.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 136.08 and 57.15 is: 78.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 136.08 = 57.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/136.08 = 57.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 136.08 × 57.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 7,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776.97/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.88

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