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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.14, 135.36 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.14, 135.36 and 61.27 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.14 : 135.36 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.14/135.36 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.14x = 135.36 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.14x = 8,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292.83/98.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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