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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.89, 148.34 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.89, 148.34 and 47.59 is: 71.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.89 : 148.34 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.89/148.34 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.89x = 148.34 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.89x = 7,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059.50/98.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.39

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