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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.48, 135.86 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.48, 135.86 and 61.68 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.48 : 135.86 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.48/135.86 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.48x = 135.86 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.48x = 8,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379.54/98.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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