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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 148.32 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 148.32 and 41.13 is: 61.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 148.32 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/148.32 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 148.32 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 6,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,100.40/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.68

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