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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 133.78 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 133.78 and 60.15 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 133.78 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/133.78 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 133.78 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 8,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046.72/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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