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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.93, 148.58 and 94.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.93, 148.58 and 94.43 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.93 : 148.58 = 94.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.93/148.58 = 94.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.93x = 148.58 × 94.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.93x = 14,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030.41/98.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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