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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.86, 148.26 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.86, 148.26 and 81.70 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.86 : 148.26 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.86/148.26 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.86x = 148.26 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.86x = 12,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,111.69/98.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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