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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 136.24 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 136.24 and 61.88 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 136.24 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/136.24 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 136.24 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 8,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429.70/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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