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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 148.04 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 148.04 and 60.10 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 148.04 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/148.04 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 148.04 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 8,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897.27/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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