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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.85, 148.31 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.85, 148.31 and 34.77 is: 52.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.85 : 148.31 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.85/148.31 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.85x = 148.31 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.85x = 5,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156.56/98.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.17

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