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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.61, 136.02 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.61, 136.02 and 61.71 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.61 : 136.02 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.61/136.02 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.61x = 136.02 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.61x = 8,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393.21/98.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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