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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.93, 148.42 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.93, 148.42 and 50.06 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.93 : 148.42 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.93/148.42 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.93x = 148.42 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.93x = 7,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429.41/98.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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