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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 148.36 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 148.36 and 26.78 is: 40.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 148.36 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/148.36 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 148.36 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 3,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972.21/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.16

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