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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 148.40 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 148.40 and 94.48 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 148.40 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/148.40 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 148.40 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 14,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020.83/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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