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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.47, 147.32 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.47, 147.32 and 59.94 is: 89.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.47 : 147.32 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.47/147.32 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.47x = 147.32 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.47x = 8,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,830.29/98.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.68

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