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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.93, 112.98 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.93, 112.98 and 60.15 is: 82.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.93 : 112.98 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.93/112.98 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.93x = 112.98 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.93x = 6,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795.75/81.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.95

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