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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.98, 128.19 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.98, 128.19 and 60.18 is: 82.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.98 : 128.19 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.98/128.19 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.98x = 128.19 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.98x = 7,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714.47/92.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.97

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