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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 146.97 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 146.97 and 49.89 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 146.97 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/146.97 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 146.97 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 7,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332.33/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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