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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 146.91 and 40.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 146.91 and 40.26 is: 60.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 146.91 = 40.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/146.91 = 40.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 146.91 × 40.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 5,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,914.60/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.35

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