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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.90, 148.08 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.90, 148.08 and 71.50 is: 107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.90 : 148.08 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.90/148.08 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.90x = 148.08 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.90x = 10,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,587.36/98.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.06

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