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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.68, 147.65 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.68, 147.65 and 60.97 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.68 : 147.65 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.68/147.65 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.68x = 147.65 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.68x = 9,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001.92/98.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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