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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.42, 135.92 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.42, 135.92 and 61.59 is: 85.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.42 : 135.92 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.42/135.92 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.42x = 135.92 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.42x = 8,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371.00/98.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.06

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