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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 147.04 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 147.04 and 41.04 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 147.04 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/147.04 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 147.04 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 6,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034.52/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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