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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.42, 147.93 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.42, 147.93 and 81.41 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.42 : 147.93 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.42/147.93 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.42x = 147.93 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.42x = 12,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,041.94/98.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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