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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.74, 136.26 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.74, 136.26 and 59.40 is: 81.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.74 : 136.26 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.74/136.26 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.74x = 136.26 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.74x = 8,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093.84/98.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.97

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