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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 148.07 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 148.07 and 34.61 is: 51.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 148.07 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/148.07 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 148.07 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 5,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124.05/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.90

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