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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.23, 135.57 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.23, 135.57 and 61.39 is: 84.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.23 : 135.57 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.23/135.57 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.23x = 135.57 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.23x = 8,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322.64/98.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.73

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