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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.21, 146.95 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.21, 146.95 and 61.16 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.21 : 146.95 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.21/146.95 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.21x = 146.95 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.21x = 8,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986.42/98.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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