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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.87, 148.35 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.87, 148.35 and 41.13 is: 61.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.87 : 148.35 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.87/148.35 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.87x = 148.35 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.87x = 6,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101.54/98.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.72

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