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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.49, 135.84 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.49, 135.84 and 61.67 is: 85.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.49 : 135.84 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.49/135.84 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.49x = 135.84 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.49x = 8,376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376.57/98.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.05

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