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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.83, 148.07 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.83, 148.07 and 60.22 is: 90.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.83 : 148.07 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.83/148.07 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.83x = 148.07 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.83x = 8,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.11/98.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.23

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