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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 135.32 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 135.32 and 61.25 is: 84.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 135.32 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/135.32 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 135.32 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 8,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287.37/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.48

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