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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.41, 135.81 and 61.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.41, 135.81 and 61.54 is: 84.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.41 : 135.81 = 61.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.41/135.81 = 61.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.41x = 135.81 × 61.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.41x = 8,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357.75/98.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.93

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