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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.93, 148.31 and 60.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.93, 148.31 and 60.37 is: 90.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.93 : 148.31 = 60.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.93/148.31 = 60.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.93x = 148.31 × 60.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.93x = 8,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,952.73/98.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.50

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