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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.95, 136.55 and 59.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.95, 136.55 and 59.61 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.95 : 136.55 = 59.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.95/136.55 = 59.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.95x = 136.55 × 59.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.95x = 8,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.45/98.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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