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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.63, 147.93 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.63, 147.93 and 30.13 is: 45.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.63 : 147.93 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.63/147.93 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.63x = 147.93 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.63x = 4,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.13/98.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.19

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