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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.76, 148.23 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.76, 148.23 and 58.22 is: 87.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.76 : 148.23 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.76/148.23 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.76x = 148.23 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.76x = 8,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629.21/98.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.38

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