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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.92, 148.33 and 34.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.92, 148.33 and 34.75 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.92 : 148.33 = 34.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.92/148.33 = 34.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.92x = 148.33 × 34.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.92x = 5,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154.47/98.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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