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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.23, 147.35 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.23, 147.35 and 34.11 is: 51.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.23 : 147.35 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.23/147.35 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.23x = 147.35 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.23x = 5,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025.29/98.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.16

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