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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.81, 148.22 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.81, 148.22 and 60.54 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.81 : 148.22 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.81/148.22 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.81x = 148.22 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.81x = 8,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,973.24/98.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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