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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 149.03 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 149.03 and 82.16 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 149.03 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/149.03 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 149.03 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 12,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244.77/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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