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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.87, 148.08 and 60.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.87, 148.08 and 60.37 is: 90.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.87 : 148.08 = 60.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.87/148.08 = 60.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.87x = 148.08 × 60.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.87x = 8,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939.52/98.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.42

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