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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.27, 135.67 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.27, 135.67 and 61.45 is: 84.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.27 : 135.67 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.27/135.67 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.27x = 135.67 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.27x = 8,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335.94/98.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.83

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