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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 136.26 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 136.26 and 59.96 is: 82.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 136.26 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/136.26 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 136.26 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 8,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170.15/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.73

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