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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 135.03 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 135.03 and 71.61 is: 98.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 135.03 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/135.03 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 135.03 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 9,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669.50/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.84

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