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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.07, 146.89 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.07, 146.89 and 61.45 is: 92.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.07 : 146.89 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.07/146.89 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.07x = 146.89 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.07x = 9,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,026.39/98.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.04

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