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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.71, 136.17 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.71, 136.17 and 59.35 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.71 : 136.17 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.71/136.17 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.71x = 136.17 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.71x = 8,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081.77/98.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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