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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.87, 148.14 and 47.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.87, 148.14 and 47.53 is: 71.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.87 : 148.14 = 47.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.87/148.14 = 47.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.87x = 148.14 × 47.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.87x = 7,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.72/98.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.22

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