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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 147 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 147 and 41 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 147 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/147 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 147 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 6,027
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,027/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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