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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 135.52 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 135.52 and 61.40 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 135.52 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/135.52 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 135.52 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 8,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320.10/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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