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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.98, 147.08 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.98, 147.08 and 61.94 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.98 : 147.08 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.98/147.08 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.98x = 147.08 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.98x = 9,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,110.14/97.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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