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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.11, 135.40 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.11, 135.40 and 61.29 is: 84.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.11 : 135.40 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.11/135.40 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.11x = 135.40 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.11x = 8,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,298.67/98.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.59

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