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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.81, 148.37 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.81, 148.37 and 94.65 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.81 : 148.37 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.81/148.37 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.81x = 148.37 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.81x = 14,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042.24/98.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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