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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.55, 135.89 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.55, 135.89 and 61.67 is: 85.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.55 : 135.89 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.55/135.89 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.55x = 135.89 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.55x = 8,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379.81/98.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.03

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