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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.42, 136.94 and 60.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.42, 136.94 and 60.98 is: 91.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.42 : 136.94 = 60.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.42/136.94 = 60.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.42x = 136.94 × 60.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.42x = 8,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350.60/91.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.34

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