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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.74, 148.10 and 26.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.74, 148.10 and 26.61 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.74 : 148.10 = 26.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.74/148.10 = 26.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.74x = 148.10 × 26.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.74x = 3,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940.94/98.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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