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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.70, 148.03 and 34.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.70, 148.03 and 34.57 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.70 : 148.03 = 34.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.70/148.03 = 34.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.70x = 148.03 × 34.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.70x = 5,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117.40/98.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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