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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 136.25 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 136.25 and 59.91 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 136.25 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/136.25 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 136.25 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 8,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,162.15/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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