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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 136.44 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 136.44 and 60.12 is: 82.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 136.44 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/136.44 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 136.44 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 8,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202.77/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.92

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