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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.07, 135.24 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.07, 135.24 and 61.16 is: 84.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.07 : 135.24 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.07/135.24 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.07x = 135.24 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.07x = 8,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270.60/98.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.33

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