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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.97, 148.67 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.97, 148.67 and 60.47 is: 90.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.97 : 148.67 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.97/148.67 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.97x = 148.67 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.97x = 8,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,990.65/98.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.84

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