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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 138.30 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 138.30 and 60.12 is: 90.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 138.30 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/138.30 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 138.30 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 8,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,314.60/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.40

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