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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 136.53 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 136.53 and 60.10 is: 82.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 136.53 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/136.53 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 136.53 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 8,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205.11/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.96

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