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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 135.59 and 60.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 135.59 and 60.93 is: 84.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 135.59 = 60.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/135.59 = 60.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 135.59 × 60.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 8,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261.19/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.06

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