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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.26 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.26 and 61.16 is: 84.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.26 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.26 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.26 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 8,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272.50/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.41

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