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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.40, 135.75 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.40, 135.75 and 61.55 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.40 : 135.75 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.40/135.75 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.40x = 135.75 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.40x = 8,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354.73/98.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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