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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.78, 148.04 and 47.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.78, 148.04 and 47.40 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.78 : 148.04 = 47.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.78/148.04 = 47.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.78x = 148.04 × 47.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.78x = 7,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,017.10/98.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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