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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.82, 136.38 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.82, 136.38 and 60 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.82 : 136.38 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.82/136.38 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.82x = 136.38 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.82x = 8,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182.80/98.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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