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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.09, 146.94 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.09, 146.94 and 61.44 is: 92.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.09 : 146.94 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.09/146.94 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.09x = 146.94 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.09x = 9,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027.99/98.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.04

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