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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.34, 148.34 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.34, 148.34 and 94.10 is: 141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.34 : 148.34 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.34/148.34 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.34x = 148.34 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.34x = 13,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958.79/98.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.94

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