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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.83, 147.89 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.83, 147.89 and 60.35 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.83 : 147.89 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.83/147.89 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.83x = 147.89 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.83x = 8,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924.49/98.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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