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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.09, 147.12 and 40.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.09, 147.12 and 40.31 is: 60.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.09 : 147.12 = 40.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.09/147.12 = 40.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.09x = 147.12 × 40.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.09x = 5,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930.90/98.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.46

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