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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.52, 148.08 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.52, 148.08 and 95.70 is: 143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.52 : 148.08 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.52/148.08 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.52x = 148.08 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.52x = 14,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171.26/98.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.84

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