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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.58, 135.98 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.58, 135.98 and 61.74 is: 85.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.58 : 135.98 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.58/135.98 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.58x = 135.98 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.58x = 8,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395.41/98.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.16

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