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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.06, 135.29 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.06, 135.29 and 61.22 is: 84.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.06 : 135.29 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.06/135.29 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.06x = 135.29 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.06x = 8,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281.47/98.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.46

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