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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 98.14 and 60.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 98.14 and 60.13 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 98.14 = 60.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/98.14 = 60.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 98.14 × 60.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 5,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900.37/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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