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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 136.53 and 59.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 136.53 and 59.62 is: 82.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 136.53 = 59.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/136.53 = 59.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 136.53 × 59.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 8,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.92/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.27

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