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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 136.54 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 136.54 and 60.14 is: 82.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 136.54 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/136.54 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 136.54 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 8,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211.52/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.98

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