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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.72, 148.11 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.72, 148.11 and 49.96 is: 74.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.72 : 148.11 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.72/148.11 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.72x = 148.11 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.72x = 7,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,399.58/98.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.96

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