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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.78, 136.29 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.78, 136.29 and 59.90 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.78 : 136.29 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.78/136.29 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.78x = 136.29 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.78x = 8,163.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,163.77/98.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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