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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 148.04 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 148.04 and 81.58 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 148.04 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/148.04 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 148.04 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 12,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077.10/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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