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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 135.68 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 135.68 and 60.97 is: 84.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 135.68 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/135.68 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 135.68 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 8,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272.02/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.15

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