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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 148.07 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 148.07 and 60.47 is: 90.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 148.07 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/148.07 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 148.07 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 8,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953.05/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.48

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