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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 136.57 and 60.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 136.57 and 60.13 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 136.57 = 60.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/136.57 = 60.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 136.57 × 60.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 8,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211.12/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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