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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.94, 148.41 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.94, 148.41 and 60.66 is: 91.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.94 : 148.41 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.94/148.41 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.94x = 148.41 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.94x = 9,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,002.88/98.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.00

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