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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.23, 147.98 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.23, 147.98 and 60.60 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.23 : 147.98 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.23/147.98 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.23x = 147.98 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.23x = 8,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966.96/107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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