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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 148.15 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 148.15 and 37.94 is: 56.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 148.15 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/148.15 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 148.15 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 5,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,620.12/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.86

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