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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 148.22 and 37.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 148.22 and 37.95 is: 56.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 148.22 = 37.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/148.22 = 37.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 148.22 × 37.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 5,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,624.95/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.91

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