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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.59 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.59 and 61.46 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.59 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.59 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.59 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 8,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332.38/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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