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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 148.14 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 148.14 and 30.28 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 148.14 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/148.14 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 148.14 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 4,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485.81/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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