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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.27, 135.64 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.27, 135.64 and 61.46 is: 84.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.27 : 135.64 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.27/135.64 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.27x = 135.64 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.27x = 8,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335.60/98.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.82

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