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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 135.92 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 135.92 and 61.67 is: 85.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 135.92 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/135.92 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 135.92 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 8,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381.20/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.07

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