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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.88, 148.16 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.88, 148.16 and 60.26 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.88 : 148.16 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.88/148.16 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.88x = 148.16 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.88x = 8,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,928.12/98.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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