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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.06, 133.96 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.06, 133.96 and 60.24 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.06 : 133.96 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.06/133.96 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.06x = 133.96 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.06x = 8,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,069.75/97.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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