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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.60, 135.99 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.60, 135.99 and 59.75 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.60 : 135.99 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.60/135.99 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.60x = 135.99 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.60x = 8,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125.40/98.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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