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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.78, 146.58 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.78, 146.58 and 60.76 is: 91.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.78 : 146.58 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.78/146.58 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.78x = 146.58 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.78x = 8,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906.20/97.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.08

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