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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.67, 148 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.67, 148 and 30.19 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.67 : 148 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.67/148 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.67x = 148 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.67x = 4,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468.12/98.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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