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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.87, 148.37 and 41.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.87, 148.37 and 41.14 is: 61.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.87 : 148.37 = 41.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.87/148.37 = 41.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.87x = 148.37 × 41.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.87x = 6,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102.99/98.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.73

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