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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.12, 133.98 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.12, 133.98 and 60.26 is: 83.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.12 : 133.98 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.12/133.98 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.12x = 133.98 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.12x = 8,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,073.63/97.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.13

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