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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.99, 131.08 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.99, 131.08 and 60.02 is: 82.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.99 : 131.08 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.99/131.08 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.99x = 131.08 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.99x = 7,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867.60/94.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.83

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