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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 146.92 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 146.92 and 49.96 is: 74.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 146.92 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/146.92 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 146.92 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 7,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340.12/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.87

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