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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 147.85 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 147.85 and 30.09 is: 45.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 147.85 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/147.85 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 147.85 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 4,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448.81/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.12

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