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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.01, 135.28 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.01, 135.28 and 60.69 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.01 : 135.28 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.01/135.28 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.01x = 135.28 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.01x = 8,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209.84/98.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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