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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 135.59 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 135.59 and 60.96 is: 84.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 135.59 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/135.59 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 135.59 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 8,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265.77/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.09

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