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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.56, 148.51 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.56, 148.51 and 95.68 is: 144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.56 : 148.51 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.56/148.51 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.56x = 148.51 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.56x = 14,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209.44/98.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.17

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