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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.58, 147.86 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.58, 147.86 and 30.10 is: 45.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.58 : 147.86 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.58/147.86 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.58x = 147.86 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.58x = 4,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450.17/98.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.14

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