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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 136.49 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 136.49 and 59.60 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 136.49 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/136.49 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 136.49 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 8,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135.29/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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