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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.20, 135.52 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.20, 135.52 and 61.34 is: 84.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.20 : 135.52 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.20/135.52 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.20x = 135.52 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.20x = 8,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312.80/98.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.65

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