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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 148.03 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 148.03 and 30.21 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 148.03 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/148.03 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 148.03 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 4,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471.36/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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