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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.93, 148.06 and 60.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.93, 148.06 and 60.39 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.93 : 148.06 = 60.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.93/148.06 = 60.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.93x = 148.06 × 60.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.93x = 8,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,941.42/98.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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