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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.23, 135.51 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.23, 135.51 and 61.40 is: 84.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.23 : 135.51 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.23/135.51 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.23x = 135.51 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.23x = 8,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,320.31/98.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.70

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