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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 146.94 and 40.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 146.94 and 40.23 is: 60.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 146.94 = 40.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/146.94 = 40.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 146.94 × 40.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 5,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,911.40/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.30

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