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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80.98, 121.36 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80.98, 121.36 and 60.68 is: 90.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80.98 : 121.36 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80.98/121.36 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80.98x = 121.36 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80.98x = 7,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,364.12/80.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.94

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