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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.17, 135.47 and 61.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.17, 135.47 and 61.35 is: 84.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.17 : 135.47 = 61.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.17/135.47 = 61.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.17x = 135.47 × 61.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.17x = 8,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,311.08/98.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.66

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