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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 135.63 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 135.63 and 61.47 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 135.63 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/135.63 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 135.63 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 8,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337.18/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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